About the Northbound Roots Blog
This blog was created by a registered nurse with years of experience in oncology care and someone who has walked alongside patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, waiting, and everything in between. Over time, it became clear that while medical care focuses on treatment, many people are left without guidance for the emotional, logistical, and day-to-day realities of the cancer journey.
Northbound Roots fills that gap.
This space is dedicated to education, navigation, and supportive understanding, not medical advice, not treatment recommendations, and not quick fixes. Here, you’ll find thoughtful explanations, grounded insights, and compassionate reflections designed to help you feel more informed, less alone, and better equipped to navigate what’s ahead.
What This Blog Is
The Northbound Roots blog is a place for:
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Understanding the process of cancer care without clinical overwhelm
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Naming the emotional and mental load that often goes unseen
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Learning how to organize, prepare, and cope throughout the journey
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Exploring supportive wellness foundations within a nurse’s scope of practice
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Finding language for experiences that are difficult to explain
Everything shared here is rooted in professional nursing knowledge, ethical boundaries, and lived experience supporting people through complex healthcare systems.
What This Blog Is Not
This blog does not provide:
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Medical advice or diagnoses
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Treatment recommendations
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Prescriptive nutrition plans or supplement guidance
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Guarantees, outcomes, or cure-focused claims
Any medical decisions should always be made in partnership with your healthcare team. The purpose of this space is to support understanding, not replace professional medical care.
Who This Blog Is For
This blog is for:
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Individuals navigating a cancer diagnosis
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Caregivers supporting someone they love
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People living in the in-between seasons of waiting, scans, and uncertainty
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Anyone seeking calm, reliable education without pressure or fear-based messaging
You do not need to be at a specific stage of the journey to belong here.
Our Philosophy
At Northbound Roots, we believe:
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Education reduces fear
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Supportive care is not weakness
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The emotional experience of illness deserves as much attention as the physical
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People deserve information that is honest, compassionate, and respectful of their autonomy
We also believe that healthcare can be explained without being overwhelming and that being informed does not mean being alarmed.
A Gentle Note
If you are reading this while carrying a diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to make sense of what comes next, know this: you are not behind, you are not doing it wrong, and you are not expected to have it all figured out.
Northbound Roots is here to walk alongside you steadily, thoughtfully, and without judgment.
Caregivers and Relationships
